The 2.5D side-scrolling Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China is in fact just part one of three episodes that Ubisoft has planned, which debuts April 21st. The second will take us to India, and the third into Russia.

Each will be a standalone experience with a loose overarching narrative, and each can be bought separately or together with a season pass. The two remaining episodes will hit in autumn this year.

British developer Climax Studios is working with Ubisoft Montreal on the mini-series, and we'll "embody legendary Assassins," which includes Shao Jun from the animated short Assassin’s Creed Embers, followed by Arbaaz Mir and Nikolaï Orelov from the graphic novels.

"Players will journey to three distinct civilisations and time periods throughout history including the Ming dynasty at the start of its downfall, the Sikh Empire as it prepares for war in India and the aftermath of the Red October revolution. Each chronicle stands on its own with a unique setting, art style, story and Assassin, but is tied together narratively."

Assassin's Creed Chronicles releases on PC, Xbox One and PS4 April 21st in the US, 22nd in the UK.